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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1605/97 by Dagmar ROTH-BEHRENDT to the Commission. Commission Directive of 16 February 1996 on processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children
Date: 1997-05-05
Institutions: European Parliament, ROTH-BEHRENDT
Subjects: baby food, biology, cereal product, food contamination, food inspection, foodstuffs legislation, pesticide













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1605/97 by Dagmar ROTH-BEHRENDT to the Commission. Commission Directive of 16 February 1996 on processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children  


Official Journal C 391 , 23/12/1997 P. 0109 





WRITTEN QUESTION P-1605/97 by Dagmar Roth-Behrendt (PSE) to the Commission (5 May 1997)Subject: Commission Directive of 16 February 1996 on processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young childrenRecital 11 of Commission Directive 96/5/EC of 16 February 1996 ((OJ L 49, 28.2.1996, p. 17. )) on processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children provides that the necessary microbiological criteria and maximum levels for contaminants should be laid down without delay. The Commission has not so far submitted a proposal in this connection.1. Has the Commission already begun to draw up a proposal laying down the necessary microbiological criteria and maximum levels for contaminants?2. If not, when will work begin to draw up such a proposal, taking into account the urgent need for maximum levels for contaminants to be established?Answer given by Mr Bangemann on behalf of the Commission (10 June 1997)The Commission has begun work to draw up a draft Commission directive on maximum pesticide levels in processed cereal-based foods and baby foods intended for infants and young children. However, given that this is a complicated and sensitive matter which needs careful consideration, no timetable for the presentation of this draft can be given.Given the urgency of the above matter, work on microbiological criteria has been deferred.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1533/97 by Hiltrud BREYER to the Council. Phosphate ester poisoning due to the use of Tiguvon (Fenthion) manufactured by Bayer Leverkusen
Date: 1997-05-05
Institutions: BREYER, European Parliament
Subjects: Council of the European Union, chemical product, dangerous substance, domestic animal, health risk, impact study, insecticide, pharmaceutical legislation, public health, veterinary drug

C 76/38

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Official Journal of the European Communities

11. 3. 98

(98/C 76/110)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1532/97

by Hiltrud Breyer (V) to the Commission

(5 May 1997)

Subject: Information on EC assistance granted to the Rhineland-Palatinate from January to December 1996

In  what  amounts  and  for  what  measures  did  the  Rhineland-Palatinate  receive  Community  resources  in  1996
from:

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

5. 

the European Social Fund,

the Fourth Framework Research Programme,

the European Regional Development Fund,

the Community environment and energy programmes,

the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guidance and Guarantee Sections,

6.  other Community programmes?

Supplementary joint answer
to Written Questions E-1530/97, E-1531/97 and E-1532/97
given by Mr Santer on behalf of the Commission

(24 September 1997)

The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to its answer to her Written Question E-1528/97 (1).

(1)  OJ C 60, 25.2.1998, p. 24.

(98/C 76/111)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1533/97

by Hiltrud Breyer (V) to the Council

(5 May 1997)

Subject: Phosphate ester poisoning due to the use of Tiguvon (Fenthion) manufactured by Bayer Leverkusen

The  flea-repellant  Tiguvon  (Fenthion)  manufactured  by  Bayer  Leverkusen  can  be  administered  in  different
forms. Tiguvon 10 is intended for cats over 2 kg in weight. The use of Tiguvon 20 is recommended for dogs
weighing between 3 and 10 kg, while dogs with a body weight of more than 10 kg should be treated with Tiguvon
20 G. People who have repeatedly treated their pets with Tiguvon (Fenthion) have suffered serious phosphate
ester poisoning. As the Commission was unable to answer my Question E-1470/96 (1) on the same subject, I
would ask the Council to answer the following questions as a matter of urgency:

When were these agents authorized for use on small animals, especially cats? By whom? Had adequate tests been
carried out? Were the tests reviewed and by whom?

(1)  OJ C 345, 15.11.1996, p. 76.

(98/C 76/112)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1535/97

by Hiltrud Breyer (V) to the Council

(5 May 1997)

Subject: Phosphate ester poisoning due to the use of Tiguvon (Fenthion) manufactured by Bayer Leverkusen

The  flea-repellant  Tiguvon  (Fenthion)  manufactured  by  Bayer  Leverkusen  can  be  administered  in  different
forms. Tiguvon 10 is intended for cats over 2 kg in weight. The use of Tiguvon 20 is recommended for dogs
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1529/97 by Hiltrud BREYER to the Commission. Information on EC assistance granted to the Saarland from January to December 1996
Date: 1997-05-05
Institutions: BREYER, European Parliament
Subjects: EAGGF Guarantee Section, EAGGF Guidance Section, EU aid, EU programme, European Regional Development Fund, European Social Fund, Saarland, energy policy, environmental policy, research programme













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1529/97 by Hiltrud BREYER to the Commission. Information on EC assistance granted to the Saarland from January to December 1996  


Official Journal C 319 , 18/10/1997 P. 0252 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1529/97 by Hiltrud Breyer (V) to the Commission (5 May 1997)Subject: Information on EC assistance granted to the Saarland from January to December 1996In what amounts and for what measures did the Saarland receive Community resources in 1996 from:1. the European Social Fund,2. the Fourth Framework Research Programme,3. the European Regional Development Fund,4. the Community environment and energy programmes,5. the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guidance and Guarantee Sections,6. other Community programmes?Joint answer to Written Questions E-1528/97 and E-1529/97 given by Mr Santer on behalf of the Commission (29 May 1997)The Commission is collecting the information it needs to answer the question. It will communicate its findings as soon as possible.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1460/97 by James MOORHOUSE to the Council. Detention of EU citizens in Saudi-Arabian prisons
Date: 1997-05-05
Institutions: European Parliament, MOORHOUSE
Subjects: EU national, Saudi Arabia, appeals by private individuals, cruel and degrading treatment, diplomatic profession, prison system, prisoner

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Official Journal of the European Communities

C 21/57

Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission

(2 July 1997)

The question by the Honourable Member refers to the problem of the transmission of property rights by authors
and other rightholders to their heirs. These matters are, as a general rule, left to the Member States to deal with
under their civil law.

However, the Commission would point out that the term of protection of copyright and certain related rights has
already  been  harmonised  at  Community  level  by  Council  Directive  93/98/EEC  of  29  October  1993 (1).  The
Directive establishes a uniform term of protection at Community level for all works and other protected objects
which is fixed at 70 years after the death of the author. The rights of performers expire 50 years after the date of
the performance. However, the Directive does not harmonise any aspect of succession to rights, these continuing
to be governed by national law.

(1)  OJ L 290, 24.11.1993.

(98/C 21/143)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1460/97

by James Moorhouse (PPE) to the Council

(5 May 1997)

Subject: Detention of EU citizens in Saudi-Arabian prisons

How  many  EU  citizens  have  been  arrested  and  detained  in  Saudi  Arabia  in  each  of  the  years  1990  to  1996
inclusive,  and  in  1997  so  far?  In  each  year,  how  many  of  those  persons  have  complained  to  their  respective
Ambassador in Saudi Arabia about ill treatment while they were in custody?

Answer

(6 August 1997)

Figures about EU citizens prisoners in third countries are given by Member States on a voluntary basis and are
therefore not complete.  No historical record of these figures is kept.

At this moment the Council is aware of 12 EU citizens prisoners in Saudi Arabia.  No complaints about prison
conditions in Saudi Arabia have reached the Council.

(98/C 21/144)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1465/97

by Glyn Ford (PSE) to the Council

(30 April 1997)

Subject: Ratification of (cid:145)third pillar(cid:146) agreements

According to a report in (cid:145)The Guardian(cid:146) of Monday, 24 March, p. 10, (cid:145)A joint EU customs/police surveillance
operation in the Balkans to monitor drug-trafficking was (cid:145)agreed(cid:146) at a meeting of EU Fisheries Ministers last
December(cid:146).

Is the Council aware of this report? Is this report correct?

If this report is correct, does the Council really feel it appropriate that decisions which should be taken by Interior
Ministry Council are taken in secret by Fisheries Ministers, who will not be aware of all the issues?
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1518/97 by Norbert GLANTE to the Commission. Information on assistance received by Brandenburg in 1995 and 1996 (SUPPLEMENTARY ANSWER)
Date: 1997-05-05
Institutions: European Parliament, GLANTE
Subjects: Brandenburg, EAGGF Guidance Section, EU aid, EU financial instrument, European Regional Development Fund, European Social Fund, energy policy, research programme

C 60/24

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Official Journal of the European Communities

25. 2. 98

(98/C 60/44)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1518/97

by Norbert Glante (PSE) to the Commission

(5 May 1997)

Subject: Information on assistance received by Brandenburg in 1995 and 1996

In what amount and for what measures did Brandenburg receive European Union resources in 1995 and 1996
from:

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

5. 

6. 

7. 

the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF);

the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF), Guidance Section;

the European Social Fund;

the European Union(cid:146)s research programmes;

the European Union(cid:146)s energy programmes;

the European Union(cid:146)s environment programmes;

the European Union(cid:146)s other programmes?

Supplementary answer
given by Mr Santer on behalf of the Commission

(9 September 1997)

Further  to  its  answer  of  29  May  1997 (1),  the  Commission  is  now  able  to  provide  the  following  additional
information.

In  view  of  the  length  of  its  answer,  the  Commission  is  sending  it  direct  to  the  Honourable  Member  and  to
Parliament(cid:146)s Secretariat.

(1)  OJ C 319, 18.10.1997, p. 251.

(98/C 60/45)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1528/97

by Hiltrud Breyer (V) to the Commission

(5 May 1997)

Subject: Information on EC assistance granted to the Saarland from January to December 1994

In what amounts and for what measures did the Saarland receive Community resources in 1994 from:

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

5. 

the European Social Fund,

the Fourth Framework Research Programme,

the European Regional Development Fund,

the Community environment and energy programmes,

the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guidance and Guarantee Sections,

6.  other Community programmes?

(98/C 60/46)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1529/97

by Hiltrud Breyer (V) to the Commission

(5 May 1997)

Subject: Information on EC assistance granted to the Saarland from January to December 1996

In what amounts and for what measures did the Saarland receive Community resources in 1996 from:

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

5. 

the European Social Fund,

the Fourth Framework Research Programme,

the European Regional Development Fund,

the Community environment and energy programmes,

the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guidance and Guarantee Sections,

6.  other Community programmes?
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1536/97 by Hiltrud BREYER to the Commission. Phosphate ester poisoning due to the use of Tiguvon (Fenthion) manufactured by Bayer Leverkusen
Date: 1997-05-05
Institutions: BREYER, European Parliament
Subjects: animal health, approximation of laws, domestic animal, insecticide, toxic substance, veterinary drug













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1536/97 by Hiltrud BREYER to the Commission. Phosphate ester poisoning due to the use of Tiguvon (Fenthion) manufactured by Bayer Leverkusen  


Official Journal C 021 , 22/01/1998 P. 0065 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1536/97 by Hiltrud Breyer (V) to the Commission (5 May 1997)Subject: Phosphate ester poisoning due to the use of Tiguvon (Fenthion) manufactured by Bayer LeverkusenThe flea-repellant Tiguvon (Fenthion) manufactured by Bayer Leverkusen can be administered in different forms. Tiguvon 10 is intended for cats over 2 kg in weight. The use of Tiguvon 20 is recommended for dogs weighing between 3 and 10 kg, while dogs with a body weight of more than 10 kg should be treated with Tiguvon 20 G. People who have repeatedly treated their pets with Tiguvon (Fenthion) have suffered serious phosphate ester poisoning. As it was unable to answer my Question E-1470/96 ((OJ C 345, 15.11.1996, p. 76. )) on the same subject, I would ask the Commission to answer the following questions as a matter of urgency:Is the use of neurotoxins on animals or living organisms permissible? Is the Commission aware that repeated application may lead to organic lesions? Can the possibility of mental changes in animals due to chronic damage be ruled out?Answer given by Mr Bangemann on behalf of the Commission (1 July 1997)Veterinary medicinal products can be used on animals, if they are authorised according to Council Directive 81/851/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to veterinary medicinal products ((OJ 317, 6.11.1981, as amended by Council Directives 90/676/EEC OJ 373, 31.12.1990, and 93/40/EEC OJ 214, 24.8.1993. )) and Council Directive 81/852/EEC on the approximation of the laws of Member States relating to analytical,pharmatoxicological and clinical standards and protocols in respect of the testing of veterinary medicinal products (1). A product used for ectoparasitic control may have potential neurotoxic properties at certain concentrations and elevated doses. Products which may exhibit neurotoxic effects may be authorised and such effects may lead to organic lesions with subsequent behavioural changes if the product is abused. The safety of the recommended dose is to be considered in the assessment of the safety file submitted to the competent authority to support the application for market authorisation ((Provision concerned. )).If no such effects are seen at the recommended dose and if the product is used as indicated on the label there should be no cause of concern. The absence of reports on serious adverse reactions indicates that this is currently the case.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1520/97 by Caroline JACKSON to the Commission. Information for the blind in Braille
Date: 1997-05-05
Institutions: European Parliament, JACKSON CAROLINE
Subjects: EU publication, access to EU information, dissemination of EU information, facilities for people with disabilities, magnetic medium, official document, official language, physically disabled person













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1520/97 by Caroline JACKSON to the Commission. Information for the blind in Braille  


Official Journal C 367 , 04/12/1997 P. 0129 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1520/97 by Caroline Jackson (PPE) to the Commission (5 May 1997)Subject: Information for the blind in BrailleDoes the Commission have any plans to make available in future information regarding Commission programmes for the disabled, which might be relevant to blind or visually impaired people, in Braille?Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission (29 May 1997)For some time now all official Commission documents concerning the integration of disabled persons (programme, report, resolution, European guide, etc), as well as Helioscope and Helios flash, have also been available to the blind and the visually impaired in diskette form in the various languages. Interested parties may request the Commission for the 'diskette' version of a particular document so as to convert it easily into Braille or print it in a form appropriate for the visually impaired.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1530/97 by Hiltrud BREYER to the Commission. Information on EC assistance granted to the Rhineland- Palatinate from January to December 1994 (SUPPLEMENTARY ANSWER)
Date: 1997-05-05
Institutions: BREYER, European Parliament
Subjects: EAGGF Guarantee Section, EAGGF Guidance Section, EU aid, EU programme, European Regional Development Fund, European Social Fund, Rhineland-Palatinate, energy policy, environmental policy, research programme

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Official Journal of the European Communities

C 76/37

Does the Commission envisage allowing the notes to be printed in a non-Member State?

If so, how does it think public opinion might react?

Answer given by Mr de Silguy on behalf of the Commission

(10 June 1997)

The  production  of  euro  bank  notes  is  the  responsibility  of  the  European  monetary  institute  (EMI)  and  its
successor,  the  European  central  bank  (ECB),  and  not  the  Commission.  However,  the  EMI  has  provided  the
Commission with the following information.

According to EMI legal advice, contracts for the production of euro bank notes will not be subject to tender under
the normal framework for public procurement. Producing bank notes requires special security measures which
means the Council Directive 93/36 on public procurement (1) does not apply.

The EMI is well aware of the importance and sensitivity of public opinion on the place of production of the bank
notes and will take this into account when awarding contracts.

(1)  OJ L 199, 9.8.1993.

(98/C 76/108)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1530/97

by Hiltrud Breyer (V) to the Commission

(5 May 1997)

Subject: Information on EC assistance granted to the Rhineland-Palatinate from January to December 1994

In  what  amounts  and  for  what  measures  did  the  Rhineland-Palatinate  receive  Community  resources  in  1994
from:

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

5. 

the European Social Fund,

the Fourth Framework Research Programme,

the European Regional Development Fund,

the Community environment and energy programmes,

the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guidance and Guarantee Sections,

6.  other Community programmes?

(98/C 76/109)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1531/97

by Hiltrud Breyer (V) to the Commission

(5 May 1997)

Subject: Information on EC assistance granted to the Rhineland-Palatinate from January to December 1995

In  what  amounts  and  for  what  measures  did  the  Rhineland-Palatinate  receive  Community  resources  in  1995
from:

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

5. 

the European Social Fund,

the Fourth Framework Research Programme,

the European Regional Development Fund,

the Community environment and energy programmes,

the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guidance and Guarantee Sections,

6.  other Community programmes?
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1524/97 by Cristiana MUSCARDINI to the Commission. Freedom of movement in the EEA
Date: 1997-05-05
Institutions: European Parliament, MUSCARDINI
Subjects: European Economic Area, Liechtenstein, derogation from EU law, free movement of persons, labour law, legal status, seasonal worker, transitional period (EU)













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1524/97 by Cristiana MUSCARDINI to the Commission. Freedom of movement in the EEA  


Official Journal C 391 , 23/12/1997 P. 0095 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1524/97 by Cristiana Muscardini (NI) to the Commission (5 May 1997)Subject: Freedom of movement in the EEAThe statute for seasonal workers within the EEA, which applies in Liechenstein, for example, to around 350 Italian citizens who work there for 11 months a year, is penalizing those workers in an inhuman and uncivilized way, marginalizing them, separating them from their families and children, leaving them with no social security protection and denying them their sacrosanct rights such as the granting of family allowances,pensions, social security, unemployment and invalidity benefits and school attendance. Permits, which were hitherto granted on a staggered basis, were recently changed from nine months to four months, followed by a break. This means that, even if a seasonal worker works for 11 months a year like any other citizen, he or she can never accrue entitlements, not even for his or her family. In short, this is a real scandal taking place in the heart of Europe.1. Is the Commission prepared to allow such a situation to continue?2. Does it not believe that, alongside freedom of movement for capital, goods and services, it is even more important to allow freedom of movement for persons in the countries making up the EEA?3. Does it not consider it desirable and politically appropriate to request that the statute for seasonal workers in the EEA be abolished by revising the EU/EEA Agreement so as to allow for the free movement of persons as provided for in Protocol 15?Answer given by Mr Van den Broek on behalf of the Commission (11 June 1997)The Agreement on the European economic area (EEA) covers all the four freedoms of the single market, including the free movement of people. The derogations in the field of free movement of people concerning Liechtenstein are laid down in Protocol 15 of the EEA Agreement. These derogations are temporary and valid only during a transitional period ending on 1 January 1998. At the end of the transitional period, the transitional measures will be jointly reviewed by the contracting parties, duly taking into account the specific geographic situation of Liechtenstein. The Commission is already engaged in a dialogue with the Liechtenstein authorities to make sure that the necessary measures to end the transitional period will be taken by the due date and that the Community acquis in the field of free movement of people will enter into force in Liechtenstein on the 1 January 1998.